Ryujin Onsen

Ryūjin Onsen (龍神温泉) is an onsen (hot spring) located in Ryūjin village, now the part of Nakahechi town in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.[1] Ryūjin Onsen was discovered in the 7th century by En no Gyōja, the founder of Shugendō. Kōbō Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism visited the spot in the 9th century. During the Edo period (1603-1868), the onsen was used as a resort area by the Tokugawa ruling family, whose castle was in Wakayama city. Today there are old Japanese inns (ryokans) using the names Kamigoten (Royal Palace) and Shimogoten (Lower Lodgings), from the old feudal system.[2] It is said to be the third best onsen for beautifying your skin in Japan.[1]

Ryūjin Onsen
龍神温泉
Ryūjin Onsen near the Hidakagawa river
LocationRyūjin, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

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References
  1. Lawley, Ruby (23 March 2015). "Ryujin Onsen in Wakayama". Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  2. "Ryujin Onsen History". Retrieved 17 March 2017.

Article contains translated text from 龍神温泉 on the Japanese Wikipedia retrieved on 17 March 2017.


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